Name: Edmond Dantès Age: 33 Gender: Male

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Physical Description: After spending 14 years in prison, Edmond is barely
recognizable as the zealous young man he once was. His face, now oval
instead of round, contains firm lines of resolution. His eyes are full of a deep
sadness with occasional flashes of dark hatred. Tan skin has grown pale and
his body, once lean, is now stocky.

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Personality Traits: Edmond’s years under Faria’s tutelage, has helped him
increase not only his intelligence, but also his confidence. Unfortunately, this
intelligence as well as an understanding of human nature, has brought
Edmond a deep and abounding hatred for those who have conspired against
him. His desire for vengeance is all consuming.

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Marital Status: Engaged to be married to Mercédès until he was sent away
to prison

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Education: Although Edmond received little to no education prior to his
imprisonment, Abbé Faria gave him a thorough education while at the Château
d’If. Due to his prodigious memory, Edmond is now fluent in five languages:
Italian, modern Greek, Spanish, English and German. He is also educated in
mathematics, physics, and history.

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Occupational History: First Mate on the ship Pharaon. Due to his
obsequious nature, Morrel promoted Edmond to the position of Captain, but
he was never able to fulfill the resposiblity due to his arrest.

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How does the patient occupy his/her time? Though many thought him
deranged, Faria really was in possession of a list of directions to the treasure
of Spada. On his deathbed, Faria gave these instructions to Edmond.
Searching for the treasure and for the repugnant men who conspired against
him, are the two activities that occupy Edmond’s time.

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Habits: Edmond is in the habit of distrusting others.

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Economic Status: Since his impoverished youth, Edmond has truly come up
in the world. By procuring the treasure of Spada, he has secured a position
of wealth and power.

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What is the patient’s view of the world? Edmond, once described as naive
and too trusting,

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has learned to look at the world with suspicion and cynicism.

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Specific suggestions regarding ways in which patient can improve
situation: It is suggested that Edmond use his newfound wealth to seek after
happiness and love instead of vengeance and suffering. Until he can learn to
let go of his hatred, he will never be at peace.

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February 1815
1.  The Pharaon arrives back in Marseilles after the captain dies.

2.  Edmond celebrates his engagement to Mercedes with family and friends at a
Betrothal Feast.

3.  Villefort, the head prosecutor, sends Edmond to prison for treason.

4.  Edmond is sent to the Châtea d’If, a terrifying prison used for important political
criminals.

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5.  After 7 years in prison, Edmond, on the brink of death, meets Abbè Faria. Edmond
is filled with hope.



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6.  After he escapes from prison, Edmond joins a smuggling ship and meets Jacopo, a
true friend.

7.  While on the Isle of Monte Cristo, Edmond finds the treasure of Spada.

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1. Climb Out of the Depths of Despair
One must turn despair into vengeance. When it looks like nothing can bring
you out of the literal and figurative cell that encumbers you, you must turn your
emotion into a more powerful one: Vengeance. By turning towards
vengeance you are giving meaning to your previous useless life in prison. You
now have a goal to attain.

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2. Figure Out Who Wronged You
This may be a tiresome step as you have most likely replayed the situation
over again and again in your head. One must recount the information to new
ears. A trusted friend can help you assimilate the information. A new
perspective can bring clarity to a situation you may not have seen before.

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3. Educate Yourself
Knowledge is power. The only way to carry out your revenge to the highest
level is to cover all your bases. You must educate yourself on the various
geographies you will likely encounter, familiarize yourself with different
customs, cultures and most importantly, become fluent in the necessary
languages.

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4. Devise a Plan
The best thought out plans cannot be broken. Do not act on impulses or
whims because this will likely get you into trouble. Be precise, well-informed,
and make no mistakes. Plan to gather all the evidence you might need, then
formulate an order of people you would like to take vengeance on. If the
people happen to overlap, use that to your advantage and take two birds out
with one stone.

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5. Encounter a Large Sum of Money
One must find a large sum of money to carry out his/ her plans. A benefactor
like the great Abbe Faria is preferable because there are no strings attached to
his treasure. With this money the world is your oyster. You can be whoever
you want to be, you can buy houses and pledge an allegiance to whichever
country your heart desires. With limitless money anything is possible.

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Imprisoned, trapped, locked inside
A cell and my mind
Craving retribution
My soul craves ease

Yearning for change Yearning for change

Answers found with patience

Patience mocking me daily
With my back turned
They stabbed my naivety

Lived a pure life

Eyes seeking prosperity
Now seeking payback
They will suffer

My bleeding heart

Their hearts will bleed

Zealous hatred pushing me

Time, my only nemesis
I will die alone with my love
Rotting inside these four walls

Death, my arms are welcoming

Death, too easy

Edmond Dantès will die here Edmond Dantès will die here

My mind irresolute
My plan infallible
No one can protect them

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Abbe Faria,

Words cannot express my deepest gratitude for you. Your friendship has
helped me find light in my darkest hour. On the verge of suicide, I felt that
there was nothing left to live for. Then I heard you, the man who opened my
eyes to my future. I considered you like a brother or a father, and I vow to
make you proud. The letter, with the treasure location, will help me attain
prosperity, which will afford me a steadfast reputation in the society outside of
this cell. Everything I do, I do out of the deepest respect for you, my friend
and mentor. You have given me hope in the form of a letter which will be a
catalyst for my future salvation.

Forever grateful,
Edmond Dantes

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“…one night Dantès awoke suddenly with the impression that someone had
called him” (Dumas 73). It is this night that Dantès’ life changes course
forever. Faria, the man whom he calls father, is dying. Edmond refuses to let
him go crying, “’Oh, my friend! My friend…I saved you once and I’ll save you
again’” (Dumas 73)! He tries to save Faria, but death was too powerful an
opponent. Faria dies and Edmond’s heart is truly broken. “Alone! He was
alone again!” (Dumas 77). With the light of the morning, comes Faria’s last
gift to his son, freedom. Edmond is inspired to take Faria’s place in the burial
sack. “’Who sent me this thought? Was it you, O God’” (Dumas 77)? Faria
has helped Edmond find the faith that he will be safe and sound and that God
is always watching over him, guiding his path.

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